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History of the LMS

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CBT Prior to online learning known then as WBT, and then the latter term of e-learning (vendors today, use it to refer to content that is online), there was CBT. CBT was the “new” and exciting way to learn. The LMS The player for online learning and WBT? In 2000 for Corporate. Blackboard.

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Reader’s Mailbag – You Ask, I Answer

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On top of that, there are vendors out there who change the type of system, repetitively. One vendor called their system for the longest time a “micro-learning platform” Now? Another vendor calls their system nearly every keyword for SEO purposes (you can see it on their web site).

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SAAS LMSs and Vendor Client Lists Questions

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Maintenance and changes happen in less than a few hours – via Online, versus having a resource receive the update from the vendor and then make the changes on your own servers, which depending on their schedule could take anywhere from x to xx hours, especially if the update happens on a Saturday. E-Learning 24/7.

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When your LMS BFF is no longer

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Because the company was using Windows 2000 (in 2012 no less) and the LMS vendor did not support Windows 2000. Did the insurance company’s lead tell the vendor what they were using? Did the vendor ask? Again, if you are using Windows 2000 – might be time for an upgrade. Want to change it?

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SAAS (Hosted) LMS and Vendor Questions

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Maintenance and changes happen in less than a few hours – via Online, versus having a resource receive the update from the vendor and then make the changes on your own servers, which depending on their schedule could take anywhere from x to xx hours, especially if the update happens on a Saturday. E-Learning 24/7.

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State of the LMS 2012

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Back in the early 2000′s, LMSs often had content mgt features built within their system, but called themselves learning management systems. They are tired of some LMS vendors who act as though they are the Borg and the customer must assimilate. E-Learning 24/7.

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Video Learning Platforms

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2000′s – HD-DVD shows up, so does Blu-Ray. People who bought HD-DVD players – learn that they make great flying objects out of five story buildings. Another capability of transcription services is the ability to change the language. One vendor supports 25 languages, another supports two. Blu-Ray wins.